A histological examination of the uterovaginal sperm storage glands in the domestic hen following an insemination with variable semen dosages

The uterovaginal sperm storage glands of the domestic hen were examined histologically and scored for filling rates 24 hr after an insemination. Two semen dosages (.023 and .047 ml) were employed and a comparison was made between the large and small semen dose. No significant differences were found...

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Published in:Poultry science 1979-03, Vol.58 (2), p.478-480
Main Authors: Compton, M M, Van Krey, H P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Chickens - anatomy & histology
Chickens - physiology
Female
Genitalia, Female - anatomy & histology
Insemination, Artificial - methods
Insemination, Artificial - veterinary
Male
Semen
Sperm Count
Uterus - anatomy & histology
Vagina - anatomy & histology
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Summary:The uterovaginal sperm storage glands of the domestic hen were examined histologically and scored for filling rates 24 hr after an insemination. Two semen dosages (.023 and .047 ml) were employed and a comparison was made between the large and small semen dose. No significant differences were found between the two groups, suggesting that only a specific number of spermatozoa are capable of entering the uterovaginal sperm storage glands during a given time interval.
ISSN:0032-5791
1525-3171
DOI:10.3382/ps.0580478